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Type: Press Release, Brief
As online shopping continues to accelerate globally, national authorities in the Nordic and Baltic countries have issued a firm reminder: businesses selling products online to consumers in these markets are…
Topic: Circular Economy
Type: Brief
Thailand generates nearly 3 million tons of plastic waste each year, much of it from single-use packaging. To tackle this growing challenge and advance toward a circular economy, the Asian…
Type: Booklet
DOWNLOAD Electronic Waste (E-waste) Management of Renewable Energy Components in the ASEAN Region: Challenges, Recommendations, and Future Roadmap is a technical booklet developed under the ASEAN-EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP)…
Type: Report
From Waste to Wealth: Advancing ASEAN’s Circular Economy through EPR Alignment is a joint report by the EU-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council. It sets out a…
Topic: Circular Economy
Type: Report
Introduction The global economic system must be reoriented to deliver the highest possible levels of human well-being—while staying within the ecological limits of our planet. Despite mounting environmental and social…
Type: Publication, Report
📘 Study on MSME Participation in the Circular Economy Unlocking Opportunities for a Greener, More Inclusive ASEAN Economy As ASEAN Member States (AMS) advance toward more sustainable and resilient economies,…
Topic: Circular City, Waste Management
Type: Project, Publication
Solid waste management (SWM) is a pressing challenge for cities along the Mekong River. Rapid urbanization, shifting consumption patterns, and economic growth have intensified waste generation, placing immense pressure on…
Thailand has undergone a remarkable economic transformation, progressing from a low-income to an upper-middle-income country. However, this advancement comes with persistent challenges, including slowing economic growth, increasing climate vulnerabilities, and…
Topic: Waste Management
Type: Publication
As Vientiane Capital, the heart of Lao PDR, continues to grow, so does the urgency of effective municipal solid waste management. The city’s waste management system is rapidly evolving, with…
Type: Publication, Report
The increasing flow of waste into ASEAN Member States has become a pressing issue in recent years, particularly following China’s waste import ban in 2018. This shift has resulted in…
Topic: Waste Management
Type: Report, Publication
Waste trafficking has emerged as a pervasive global challenge, often concealed within legitimate trade flows and driven by high profits with minimal risk. This illicit activity threatens not only the…
Topic: Circular Economy
Type: Report
Download Event Report ACEF2024 Photos ACEF2024 Presentations The ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF) 2024, themed “Guiding the Transition – ASEAN and EU Approaches to Circular Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” was successfully…
Topic: Circular Economy
Type: Research
With concerns mounting over the achievability of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the circular economy is gaining attention as a potential solution for global environmental and social challenges. This…
Topic: Circular Economy
Type: Toolkit
Transitioning to a circular economy in emerging economies is challenging due to limited comprehensive strategies, poor integration of industry and innovation, and a lack of microdata. To support this transition,…
Topic: Circular Economy, Informal Sector
Type: Publication, Report
This white paper examines the intersection of the circular and informal economies, drawing on insights from three thematic learning circles involving participants from over 20 countries. Developed in partnership with…
ASEAN Declaration on Plastic Circularity – Summary The ASEAN Member States convened at the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits in Vientiane on 9 October 2024 to affirm their commitment to…
Type: Brief
Insights: ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Webinar Series Background The circular economy has become increasingly important for ASEAN as the region seeks to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts.…
Type: Brief
Insights: ASEAN Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Webinar Series Background ASEAN is growing rapidly due to its resources, demographics, and strategic policies. The Circular Economy aims to sustain this growth while…
Type: Report
The ASEAN State of the Environment Report (SOER) is a key publication by the ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASOEN). The sixth edition, SOER6, provides valuable insights into the environmental…
Type: Report
To seize these opportunities, the Framework for Circular Economy for the ASEAN Economic Community was established in 2021 as a guiding principle for ASEAN Member States in transitioning towards circularity.…